Things to do

The Deaf Institute celebrates its 8th birthday, the mysterious Willis Earl Beal heads to Soup Kitchen and there's lots of experimental goodness at Islington Mill. Scroll down to see what's what. Read more »

Fun-seekers and fringe-bingers – do we have a treat for you this week? Check out our guide to the top five plays, comedy shows, gigs, art shows and literary events of the festivals, plus Joakim, EIBF, The Glad Cafe Weekender and EAF's Platform 2016. Read more »

It may be feeling particularly Baltic today, but apparently there's warm weather on the way - as are sunny vibes at Manchester Caribbean Carnival, Modular Open Air party at Constellations and the best beer gardens in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. Read more »

There's only one place to be this weekend, and that's at a 17-hour party. Specific, we know. But there's also an apocalypse-themed sports day to look forward to... Read more »

Lots to choose from this weekend, including a new party at Soup as Reform Radio's Body to Move show gets a live outing, and a first cuddle-up at the Whiskey Jar for the Can You Dig It? crew, who get heavy with Deep Space Orchestra. Read more »

Lots of summery shindiggery on this month across Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, including Leeds Pride, Magic Rock Food and Drink Festival, Mark Farina over at the Botanical Garden and much, much more. Read more »